 Re: Champions/Breeding
Last year I purchased a "Show Quality" female Rottie from a breeder who has some of the best German bloodlines. I took her to a show in California when she was four months old, the breeder was also showing her dogs that day. I was very heartbroken to find out that her teeth were too crooked to enter. She is now 16 months old and has a severe underbite. I was given a Replacement male puppy from the same sire but different dam, he is now nine months old and also has a severe underbite and cannot be shown. The breeder tells me that she only gives one replacement pup but will make an exception in my case. What I need to know is are these bite problems hereditary?? I am afraid to get yet another pup. I did lots of research and thought I was getting one of the best bloodlines but apparently the breeder keeps the best pups. Any info anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.
FYI- the replacement pup was sickly when I got him and within the first month got Valley Fever, I believe due to his weakened immune system, and has to be on medication for goodness knows how long. |